The cool thing about the cozy ski-lodge look of this Colorado living room? You can copy it, wherever you are, for less.

Designer tips:

Designer tips:

1. "Beige is timeless, but it can be boring without color alongside it," says Ellie Cullman, the New York–based designer who revamped this house (she's also the coauthor of The Detailed Interior). "Rich accents, like throw pillows and curtains, give the room personality."

2. "Hang curtains as high as possible" to fake extra-tall ceilings—they'll make the room appear larger, Cullman says.

3. "I'm a fan of handwoven rugs because I love their irregular texture, but you'll get that same look with a sisal rug at a fraction of the cost," she says.

4. Cullman used leftover green fabric from the curtain trim to make pillows. So smart!

5. This kind of space is meant to have fun in, so leave out games like Parcheesi or checkers. They'll instantly relax people.